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Battle of the Bakeries in Reston
We pit Roggenart vs. Tous Les Jours and round up the best Labor Day events around Reston and Herndon.
Graham Tracey
August 28, 2025
BAKERY BATTLEReston’s rolling into Labor Day with “false fall” temps and two new spots to crush your pastry cravings. I taste-tested Roggenart at RTC West and Tous Les Jours at Reston Station—yes, we tried the crookie. Plus, a neighbor-curated lineup of weekend picks from campfires and kid fun to classic cars and live music. Skim, sip, and plan your long weekend. What’s inside
|  Reston and Herndon now have a plethora of places to pick up a croissant or pastry. |
Feature Story
TWO NEW RESTON BAKERIES TO TRY NOW: ROGGENART AND TOUS LES JOURS
Reston is on a bakery streak. Roggenart European Bakery just opened at RTC West with a bigger savory menu, while Tous les Jours at Reston Station leans pastry and coffee. I stopped by both to compare croissants, the crookie, and the best lunch picks. Watch the Roggenart reel above, then check out my quick tour of Tous les Jours to see how they stack up.
Around Town
A RARE LAKEFRONT FIND IN RESTON
There’s a quiet stretch of Lake Audubon where only 22 homes enjoy direct water access—and one of them just hit the market. This updated townhome in The Shores has views from nearly every room, plus a private boat slip just steps from the back patio. We took a few drone shots and shared the story behind what makes this spot such a rare find.
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Curated Events
EVENTS IN RESTON, HERNDON, AND BEYOND
Need weekend inspiration? From a s’mores-filled campfire for kids to a sunset kayak tour, scroll on for the most neighbor-worthy happenings in Reston, Herndon, and just beyond. (Yes, the pop-up dog park made the cut.)
Week Beginning Thursday, July 3
SUMMER CONCERTS
Reston and Herndon crank up the volume each summer, transforming lakesides, town squares, and pocket parks into seven free, genre-hopping concert series. Grab a lawn chair (or dance barefoot in the grass) and let everything from bluegrass to big-band to rock & roll set your weeknight soundtrack. Plan your sonic summer with the full schedule.
Start Time | Venue | Musician | Style | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Thursday | 7 PM | Halley Rise | Sean Heely Band | Celtic |
Friday | 7 PM | Reston Station | Don’t Back Down | Tom Petty Tribute Band |
A Final Note
YOU KNOW YOU’RE FROM RESTON WHEN…
“…you give directions by pools and village centers (“it’s two pools past South Lakes”).”
